Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School
IndependentPrimary
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School
Ages5 – 18
47 pupils
Outstanding· Mar 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Devon
Head Teacher
Mrs Abigail Morgan
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
July 2001
Website
libraschool.co.uk
Reference Number
133392
Special Educational Needs Support
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils47 (94% of capacity)
Age Range5 – 18
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls85% / 15%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
10 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Mar 2025
- 2025Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
Curriculum2- Curriculum is well-designed and prepares pupils for next steps.
- Curriculum includes focused therapeutic support for pupils.
Leadership2- Leaders are determined for pupils to succeed and shine.
- Proprietor ensures compliance with legal requirements.
Safeguarding1- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and compliant.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in all areas.
- Staff have high expectations that pupils meet successfully.
Teaching Quality2- Staff have high expertise and receive regular training.
- Staff are clear on what to teach and when.
Personal Development2- Pupils learn about positive relationships through the curriculum.
- School develops pupils' character, talents, and interests.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils show positive attitudes and high-quality work.
- School is calm and orderly with clear routines.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2023
- 2022Outstanding
- 2019
- 2018Good
- 2017
- 2016Outstanding
- 2012Good
- 2008Good
- 2006
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
Edgemoor CourtSouth Radworthy
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3LN
Phone
01598740044Website
libraschool.co.uk